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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.91, 23,394.93 and 5,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.91, 23,394.93 and 5,741.91 is: 8,608.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.91 : 23,394.93 = 5,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.91/23,394.93 = 5,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.91x = 23,394.93 × 5,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.91x = 134,331,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,331,582.52/15,603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.84

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